Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 160 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422917
Common Names
- Cranberry
- Blueberry
- Huckleberry
Description
Vaccinium contractum (also called Lowbush Blueberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to North America. It grows in acidic soils in open woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium contractum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and as a hedge plant. The berries can be eaten raw or cooked and are high in vitamin C.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium contractum has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium contractum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location for best results.
Where to Find Vaccinium contractum
Vaccinium contractum is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in dry, open forests and meadows, often in rocky or gravelly soils.
Vaccinium contractum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium contractum?
Vaccinium contractum
What is the family of Vaccinium contractum?
Ericaceae
What is the common name of Vaccinium contractum?
Blueberry
Species in the Vaccinium genus
Vaccinium absconditum,
Vaccinium acosta,
Vaccinium acrobracteatum,
Vaccinium acutissimum,
Vaccinium adenandrum,
Vaccinium adenanthum,
Vaccinium adenochaetum,
Vaccinium adenotrichum,
Vaccinium affine,
Vaccinium affinis,
Vaccinium africanum,
Vaccinium agusanense,
Vaccinium aitapense,
Vaccinium alainii,
Vaccinium alaskaense,
Vaccinium alatum,
Vaccinium albicans,
Vaccinium albidens,
Vaccinium almedae,
Vaccinium altiterrae,
Vaccinium altomontanum,
Vaccinium alvarezii,
Vaccinium amakhangium,
Vaccinium amamianum,
Vaccinium amazonicum,
Vaccinium ambivalens,
Vaccinium ambyandrum,
Vaccinium amoenum,
Vaccinium amphoterum,
Vaccinium amplexicaule,
Vaccinium amplifolium,
Vaccinium ampullaceum,
Vaccinium andringitrense,
Vaccinium angiense,
Vaccinium angulatum,
Vaccinium angulatum,
Vaccinium angulosum,
Vaccinium angustifolium,
Vaccinium angustilimbum,
Vaccinium antipodum,
Vaccinium apiculatum,
Vaccinium apophysatum,
Vaccinium appendiculatum,
Vaccinium apricum,
Vaccinium arboreum,
Vaccinium arbutoides,
Vaccinium arctostaphylos,
Vaccinium arcuatum,
Vaccinium ardisioides,
Vaccinium arenarium,
Species in the Ericaceae family